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16 February 2025 | 3 replies
There are two requirements to claim REP status1) 750 Hours2) You spend more time on real estate than other activities such as your W-2 Job or BusinessYou want to work with a tax professional who will be able to advise you on what hours count and what hours do not count.Furthermore, the CPA may have a nice worksheet that you can use to help you document your hours.Best of luck!
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16 February 2025 | 5 replies
, but wanted to see if there was anyone close to Richmond that had some advice on professionals to work with, or general advice on navigating this process.
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14 February 2025 | 9 replies
Readers should seek professional advice.
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6 February 2025 | 1 reply
Pending Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?
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5 February 2025 | 4 replies
Hello BiggerPockets Community,My name is Shawn Himes, and I am excited to join this vibrant network of real estate professionals.
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16 February 2025 | 0 replies
The goal is to give CRE professionals more accurate pre-construction cost estimates and prevent costly surprises.I’d love to hear from the seasoned developers here:How are you currently handling site cost estimation, and what’s missing?
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7 February 2025 | 3 replies
Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?
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13 February 2025 | 1 reply
A professional home inspection can help you avoid costly surprises by uncovering potential issues before you buy, renovate, or rent out a property.Key Areas an Inspection Should Cover:✅ Roof – The home's first line of defense.
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2 February 2025 | 1 reply
Would having professional photos and virtual walkthroughs help attract buyers/tenants faster?